Vintage Iron Bench
20th Century Italian Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
20th Century Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s Spanish Vintage Iron Bench
Upholstery
1960s Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s French Vintage Iron Bench
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century North American Regency Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Vintage Iron Bench
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
1990s Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Iron Bench
Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
20th Century Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1990s Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s French Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s French Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
1950s French Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1950s French Directoire Vintage Iron Bench
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1940s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
1930s Czech Industrial Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Industrial Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vintage Iron Bench
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
20th Century European Vintage Iron Bench
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
20th Century English Gothic Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Metal
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Metal, Iron
1990s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Iron Bench
Metal
1940s French Vintage Iron Bench
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Iron
Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Iron Bench
Wrought Iron
- 1
- ...
Vintage Iron Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Iron Bench?
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023One way to tell if wrought iron is vintage is to look for markings that indicate who produced it. Markings may appear on the underside, back and legs of wrought iron furniture. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours. Consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer if you can't find markings or have difficulty dating a piece. Shop a variety of wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate
Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.